Federal discretionary transportation funds would be evenly distributed among all 50 states, instead of given to just 5 large cities as happened in 2007, under an amendment introduced today in the House Appropriations Committee by Congressman John Carter of Texas. Carter, a key member of the Appropriations Committee, offered the amendment to offset an unintended consequence of House… Read more »

Americans have been ignored for too long, and they’re ready to speak out about what the government is – but mostly isn’t – doing to help them out in a time of need.This Saturday, July 3, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) will host his second townhall event as part of the “America Speaking Out” initiative to gather ideas from the American people and… Read more »

House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today urged all Americans and especially Texans to join the online campaign America Speaking Out, an effort to help the American people tell Congress their ideas for building a new policy agenda for America."While Americans have been speaking out, even yelling out, Washington has simply refused to listen," Carter said.… Read more »

Last night Congressman John Carter's (TX-31) congressional office website was awarded a “Bronze Mouse Award” by the Congressional Management Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Congress and its Members meet the evolving needs and expectations of a 21st century citizenry. “It's a priority of mine that my staff and I perform at the… Read more »

(STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS) – Erath County residents will have two chances to meet with staff rom the office of Congressman John Carter (R-Round Rock) locally in May as part of Congressman Carter’s latest scheduled Congressional Outreach sessions in Stephenville and Dublin. The program allows citizens to meet with staff from Carter’s office on federal issues without having to… Read more »

(HICO, TEXAS) – Hamilton County residents will have a chance to meet with staff from the office of Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) locally in May as part of Congressman Carter’s latest scheduled Congressional Outreach sessions in Hico. The program allows citizens to meet with staff from Carter’s office on federal issues without having to travel out of their home county,… Read more »

(GATESVILLE, TEXAS) – Coryell County residents will have a chance to meet with staff from the office of Congressman John Carter (R-Round Rock) locally in May as part of Congressman Carter’s latest scheduled Congressional Outreach sessions in Gatesville. The program allows citizens to meet with staff from Carter’s office on federal issues without having to travel out of… Read more »

(MARLIN, TEXAS) – Falls County residents will have an opportunity to meet with staff from the office of Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) locally in Marlin as part of Congressman Carter’s latest scheduled Congressional Outreach session.    The program allows citizens to meet with staff from Carter’s office on federal issues without having to travel out of their… Read more »

(COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS) – Coryell County residents will be able to meet with a representative from the office of Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) next week as part of Congressman Carter’s latest scheduled Congressional Outreach session in Copperas Cove. The program allows citizens to meet with staff from Carter’s office on federal issues without having to travel out of… Read more »

Representative John Carter (R-TX) met with President Barack Obama during a House Republican issues retreat today in Baltimore, Maryland, where Republicans provided Obama with the GOP's "Better Solutions." “Over the last year, House Republicans have been committed to being the party of better ideas. During our meeting, we presented to President Obama a copy of Better… Read more »